A decade ago, General Electric selected its engine parts plant in Auburn, Alabama, to lead a deeper plunge into the world of additive manufacturing. Today, 3D printers installed at the facility produce complex jet engine components from metal powders—a process more efficient than traditional manufacturing methods.
As testament to the Auburn plant’s increasing relevance, it has been singled out for the largest in a series of hefty investments across 14 states by the newly named GE Aerospace. The $54 million Auburn infusion, announced in March, will allow the expansion of 3D printing for components such as high-pressure turbine airfoils, which the Auburn plant specializes in.
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